My IP address...

[Snowy_River]

So, my question is fairly simple, although I'm sure that the answer may not be.

Is there a way to determine what my home IP address is when I'm not at home?

Here is the reason for the question:

I'm using my iPad as a mobile platform when I don't need all the horsepower of my MBP. However, to allow myself access to my files, I have my home router set up to route the appropriate ports to allow me to VNC into my MBP from my iPad. It works like a charm... until my ISP changes my home IP address.

That is precisely what happened, and because I needed to get access to certain files, I had to call a neighbor and ask to have them check whatismyip.com from my network.

Thus, the question is born.

Any thoughts are welcome. Thanks!

 

[Nermal]

The best idea is to use a service like www.dyndns.org, which assigns a domain name to your IP address. You install a little "agent" onto your computer which updates the DNS record when your IP address changes. Some routers can also update it directly without any additional software.

 

[Brokebroker83]

The best idea is to use a service like www.dyndns.org, which assigns a domain name to your IP address. You install a little "agent" onto your computer which updates the DNS record when your IP address changes. Some routers can also update it directly without any additional software.

I second that, or you could use "no-ip". Both companies are great and you could easily do with their free accounts.

 

[Snowy_River]

Thanks!